7 Spots to Grab a Winter Mocktail in the Hudson Valley

Sip one of these inventive winter mocktails at happy hour this Dry January for all the party with none of the ABV.

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Whether you’re participating in Dry January or you’re just not big on drinking, these creative winter mocktails will keep you celebrating all season long. Don’t let a lack of alcohol stop you from having a great time at happy hour or weekend brunch. From CosNOpolitans to spirit-free spritzes, these mocktail menus are worth checking out at restaurants and bars across the Hudson Valley for bold flavors without the hangover.

If you want to try out your mixologist skills at home, here are some ingredients to help you recreate these Hudson Valley mocktails:

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Lone Wolf

Kingston
Try: Thai Me Up

 

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Head to Lone Wolf for an intimate cocktail lounge setting that focuses on classic drinks and educating guests on the techniques behind mixology. This Kingston hotspot is big on mocktails, which are $11 each to keep your bill down and your spirits up. Made with Seedlip non-alcoholic blends, Lone Wolf’s three zero-proof options excite with winter spices and fruits. Pineapple, mint, and lemon come together in the Queen’s Garden Swizzle, while the Thai Me Up combines non-alcoholic tequila with Thai tea, pineapple, lemon, and coconut for a tropical escape.

Mill & Main

Kerhonkson
Try: Caribbean Sorrel Spritz

Kerhonkson’s Mill & Main has experienced a lot of success since its initial opening in mid-2023. The farm-to-table restaurant features a seasonal dinner menu with ever-changing drinks, along with some mainstays. Among the bar list lurks a small yet mighty mocktail selection boasting flavors inspired by classical cocktails. The Seedlip Sip is akin to a martini while the Caribbean Sorrel Spritz is made with house-made sorrel, pineapple juice, and soda.

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Padrona

Hudson
Try: CosNOpolitan

 

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Padrona’s fast-casual cocktail concept aims to puncture the pretentiousness that underlines many other modern drink programs. The bar is a place “where spirits are lifted,” with an extensive list of alcoholic, low-proof, and no-proof cocktails. If you’re in the market for a classic mix without the booze, order the CosNOpolitan made with Seedlip 108, and choose the Virgin Ella for an orangey, gingery, rosemary-laced concoction.

Pretty to Think So

Rhinebeck
Try: Devil’s Lyre

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Within Rhinebeck’s booming restaurant scene, {pretty to think so} prides itself on originality and sophistication within its dining and drink menus. The restaurant’s drink concept is unforgettable, underpinned by innovative flavor blends and sectioned off by the level of alcohol content. For a savory mocktail mixed with tomato dill shrub and sparkling water, choose the To Meadow, and if you’re feeling spicy, the Devil’s Lyre is the way to go with zero-proof bourbon and absinthe, chile de arbol, and cherrywood smoke.

Red Horse by David Burke

White Plains
Try: Phony Negroni

Your Westchester destination for experiential meals like murder mystery dinners or dinner in the dark, Red Horse by David Burke is a lively spot to grab a drink in the Valley. Whether you’re checking out the restaurant for weekend brunch or happy hour vibes, Red Horse offers a full mocktail menu that transforms classics into Dry January specialties. For something sweet and refreshing, the Caramelized Melon Mule mixes watermelon, turbinado sugar, ginger beer, and lime, and the Phony Negroni is your favorite classic (minus the alcohol) with bubbly bitter aperitif, citrus bitters, and orange.

Sweet Grass Grill

Tarrytown
Try: Jamaican-Me Crazy

Sweet Grass Grill serves local and seasonal food in a casual setting right in the heart of Tarrytown. The popular lunch spot is big on vegan and vegetarian dishes with ingredients from local farms, and the bar is carved out of a single fallen oak tree from nearby Rockefeller State Park Preserve. With craft sodas, house-made lemonade and ice teas, and thoughtful mocktails, all the spot’s booze-free beverages are delicious and affordable. Our pick is the Jamaican-Me Crazy mocktail, which combines hibiscus tea, mint, lemon, and ginger beer.

Wonder Bar

Beacon
Try: Espresso Martini

Beacon’s Wonder Bar will transport you to the golden age of drinking in Dutchess County. The bar serves drinks in a speakeasy setting under the glow of chandeliers. The spirit of the roaring ’20s is alive and well at this old-fashioned spot, even in the spirit-free drinks. In addition to ready-to-drink mocktails, the bar’s specialty zero-proof drinks are the perfect replacement for any beloved cocktail. Try the espresso martini for a hyper-charged late-night beverage made with Pentire Coastal Spritz N/A Spirit, espresso, and demerara sugar, or the spicy margarita with Pentire Adrift N/A Spirit, serrano chile, agave, and lime for something hotter.

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